Jacky Brand (100% positive feedback from 3,500+) via Amazon offers the Ruff Ryder Canvas and Leather Messenger Bag in four colors for $44.99 Prime shipped. That’s good for $15 off the regular going rate, down $3 from our previous mention and the lowest price that Amazon has ever sold it for. Features include a vintage design made from leather and canvas materials. There is a designated storage space for your 15-inch MacBook, plus room for an iPad, papers and accessories. Rated 4.2/5 stars.
Philips Hue smart lighting products are wildly popular for their ease of use and expansive feature sets. Outside of holiday promotions and one-off sales, the latest hue products rarely drop in price. However, Amazon has just discounted a range of Philips Hue bulbs and other accessories. If you’re looking to get started with Hue or extend your current setup, you’ll be able to save a good amount with this sale. Continue on for the full breakdown…
Update (4/10 2:00pm): Currently backordered, but still available at the discounted price.
Amazon offers a 2-pack of Mr. Beams Wireless Motion-Sensing LED Lights (model MB522) for $16.43. Free shipping is available for Prime members and on orders of at least $49. Today’s deal is about $5 less than the going rate and the lowest price we’ve ever tracked. Use these battery-powered lights to increase safety and convenience inside or outside of your home. Motion detection and light coverage of more than 120-square feet help to illuminate dark stairways, hallways, closets and more. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from nearly 900 Amazon reviewers.
Amazon offers the GOgroove BlueSYNC Bluetooth speaker for $24.99. However Coupon Code BLUESYNC drops the price to $19.99 Prime shipped. That’s tied for an all time low on this attractive square speaker that features a sleek, gunmetal cube styling and back-lit LED glow on the front panel, gets 4.5 ratings from Amazon reviewers and features NFC pairing, AUX and USB inputs and charging and great sound from 2 3W speakers. It also includes a 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Amazon offers Audio Technica’s ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones for $49 with free shipping. That’s $50 less than retail, $20 below their typical selling price and a match for the best deal we’ve ever seen. These collapsible headphones are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 728 Amazon reviewers and feature:
Jump up to the Audio Technica ATH-M50x Headphones and FiiO A3 amp for $130 shipped ($180+ value).
As part of its ongoing 2-day sale, Best Buy has an interesting combo deal with the PlayStation 4 Call of Duty Black Ops III Bundle and a Sharp 43-inch LED 1080p Smart Roku TV for $499.98 shipped. This PS4 bundle is regularly listed at $349.99 from GameStop, Amazon and most other retailers, which brings the effective price on the HDTV down to just $150. While this particular model Sharp Roku TV is a Best Buy exclusive, it usually sells for $320+ on its own or as much as $400 from third-party Amazon sellers.
BuyDig’s official eBay Store offers the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x studio headphones and a FiiO A3 portable headphone amp for $129.99 shipped. As a price comparison, Amazon is charging $129.99 just for the headphones right now, plus another $60 for the headphone amp. While you can pickup these headphones on Groupon right now for $109.99 shipped, the combo deal above is the best current value available. Even at the lowest prices we have ever tracked on these two items separately, you’re still saving more than $5. Both the ATH-M50x and Fiio A3 have 4+ star ratings from hundreds or thousands.
The best selling Audio-Technica ATH-M50x studio headphones feature 45 mm large-aperture drivers, copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils, 90-degree swiveling earcups, a detachable cable and more. The FiiO A3 Portable Headphone Amplifier has a discrete bass boost circuit, all aluminum body/chassis and is compatible with headphones “ranging from 16 to 150 Ohms.”
If it’s the Beats you prefer, we happen to have a nice deal on the Solo2s (lots of colors) courtesy of Best Buy from earlier this morning.
Today reddit has released a brand new official mobile app for iOS and Android. Users who download and login to the app during the next week will be automatically upgraded to a 3-month reddit gold premium membership for free.
Update (4/12 11:45am):
This morning we’ve noticed a number of popular LEGO sets on sale from trusted retailers like Amazon, Target and Walmart. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals below. Free shipping is available on some listings alongside in-store pick up.
Our favorite deal this morning is LEGO Ideas’ The Big Bang Theory 21302 Building Kit for $45.67 Prime shipped at Amazon. This set has a list price of $59.99 and still goes for that much at retailers like Target. Designed for Big Bang fans, you’ll be able to “build an authentic replica of Leonard and Sheldon’s living room.” There are seven minifigs included in this kit alongside a collector’s edition booklet. Rated a near-perfect 4.9/5 stars by 199 Amazon customers. Not familiar with the LEGO Ideas program? Check out the full lot of crowd-sourced designs here.
Before you head on to the rest of today’s price drops, be sure to take a look at this LEGO Storage Brick for $29.99 Prime shipped that can hold thousands of blocks at a time. Rated 4.5/5 stars by nearly 200 Amazon customers.
In case you missed it last week, Disney and LEGO partnered on some pretty sweet new minifigs that are set to launch next month. Head over to this blog post from Disney for more information.
Patozon (100% positive feedback all-time form 78,000) via Amazon offers the Mpow Streambot Mini Bluetooth 4.0 Receiver for $15.99. Applying coupon code BI4T9NYX drops the final price to $13.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders of $49+. Today’s deal is a savings of $8 off the original listing, $2 less than our previous mention from the fall and the lowest price that we’ve seen.
With Mpow’s Streambot Mini you can easily add Bluetooth to any audio setup with a 3.5mm input. It’s perfect for that old set of speakers or your car. There are playback and volume control buttons built-in to the dongle plus two devices can be connected at a time for shared DJing. You can expect 10 hours of playback on a single charge or you can plug the included USB cable into a powered port for unlimited use. This is the best-selling Bluetooth car kit at Amazon where it has collected a 4.4/5 star rating from 3,182 reviewers.
Update (4/7 2:45pm): The Vornado 660 deal has expired.
Amazon is now discounting several top-tier fans to help you beat the heat this summer. The sale includes more than a dozen well-rated fans, all of which ship free for Prime members or on orders of at least $49. Our favorite deal from the lot is the Vornado 660 Whole Room Air Circulator for $82.44 shipped. That’s nearly $18 less than its regular price and among the best deals we’ve ever seen. Its deep-pitched blades are capable of moving air up to 100-feet and it features 4 speed settings with push-button controls. More than 1,000 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Next up, Inateck Online (100% positive all-time from 19,000+) via Amazon has its 3-port USB 3.0 Hub + 2.5-inch Solid-State Drive Enclosure for $25.99. Applying coupon code 4MLPGDPZ drops the final price to $21.99 Prime shipped. Today’s deal is a savings of $18 from the MSRP, down $4 from the regular going rate and the best price we’ve seen.
This combination desktop USB hub and solid-state drive enclosure is perfect for an all–in-one storage solution. There are three USB 3.0 ports on the outside, which is perfect for Mac setups that have rear-facing I/O. Grab a 2.5-inch solid-state drive and you’ll have a speedy external storage solution. Rated 4.6/5 stars by 628 Amazon customers.
Amazon is currently offering Mansfield Park by Jane Austen as a Kindle eBook with Audible narration for free. Note: be sure to check ‘add Audible narration’ in the buy now box. For a price comparison, this classic novel typically sells for $16+ as a hardcover or $8 in paperback format. Google Play offers the eBook version for between $1 and $10. Rated 4.2/5 stars by 667 Amazon customers.
Update (4/6 1:00pm): Spigen has now launched a sale on Amazon as well, we’ve rounded up the best case deals below.
Luvvitt via Amazon is discounting a number of its cases for iPhone SE and Galaxy S7/Edge with prices starting at $2.99. Even better, free shipping is available on all orders when you choose the listing without Prime shipping (looks like this). There is an item-specific promo code for each listing, so you’ll want to pay extra attention. Head below for the full selection of cases in this sale…
T-Mobile is kicking off a new iPhone and iPad promotion tomorrow that will let you get 50% off up to $200 on a new iPad when you purchase any iPhone on one of T-Mobile’s installment plans.
Woot via Amazon is offering a selection of Wave-series Mizuno running shoes for men and women at $49.99 shipped each. One standout from the bunch is the Mizuno Men’s Wave Rider 18 Running Shoes. At $50, that’s more than 50% below the orignal listing, $12 under the next best price and the best we can find. They feature a lightweight design, mesh upper, toe-spring , U4ic midsole and a 4+ star rating from hundreds.
Amazon is offering the Learn Python 3.0 Visually eBook for $0.99 as a Kindle download. For a price comparison, it typically sells for $10 at Amazon and will jump back to that price at the end of the week.
This highly-rated eBook visually demonstrates how to use the Python 3.0 programming language. There are 99 interactive exercises and quizzes to build a full understanding of programming fundamentals.
Amazon has kicked off another exclusive promotion for its Prime members. This week eligible Amazon shoppers can receive a free 4-month subscription for up to 3 print magazines, including Wired, GQ, Popular Science, Popular Photography, Reader’s Digest, Golf Digest and others. Each subscription will automatically renew at an annual rate of $10 per year. If you don’t want to be charged for future deliveries, just cancel your subscriptions before the initial offer period ends. Continue on for more details:
ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.6% feedback rating from 25,860 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s latest 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB (model MJLQ2LL/A) for $1,599.99 shipped. That’s $399.01 less than retail and a match for the best deal we’ve ever seen. As a further price comparison, Apple is currently charging $1,699 for it in refurbished condition. Other features include a 2880-by-1800 Retina display, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 802.11ac Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and dual microphones.
Use your savings to gain some peace-of-mind by protecting your new Mac with AppleCare, currently on sale for $273 shipped (Reg. $349) via Amazon.
Target is offering 10% off iTunes gift cards right now in various denominations with free email delivery. Options range from $25 up to $100. While we do see these drop down to 15% and even 20% off, today’s deal is the best current value available. As usual with these gift cards, they can be used to get deals on for apps, games, movies, TV shows, books or even an Apple Music membership. You’ll find options for both online delivery and store pickup, should you choose. And REDcard holders can knock an extra 5% off.
For more discounted gift cards, head over to this morning’s fashion roundup.
Amazon is now taking $15 (up to 15%) off a trio of Fire TV products. At just $84.99 with free shipping, the standard Fire TV with Voice Remote represents the best overall savings. The Fire TV Gaming Edition includes a Game Controller, two games and a 32GB microSD card for $124.99 shipped (Reg. $140). The last option bundles Fire TV with an AmazonBasics HDTV Antenna for $94.99 shipped (Reg. $110).
Amazon’s Fire TV streaming media player features 4K Ultra HD support, a quad-core processor, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2GB of memory and 8GB of on-board storage (expandable to 128GB). Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars from nearly 9,000 Amazon reviewers.
Adorama’s Official eBay Store is discounting a pair of Samsung 4K UHDTVs today. First up, you can grab the 48-inch 4K 3D 240CMR Smart LED UHDTV (UN48JS8500) for $925 shipped. Today’s deal is good for $309 off Amazon‘s current price, $24 less than than our previous mention and the best price available.
This Samsung UHDTV features a 4K display with 3D capabilities, 240CMR (120Hz native) refresh rate and built-in Wi-Fi for smart functionality. Additionally, it has four HDMI and three USB inputs for connecting a variety of sources. Rated 4.4/5 stars by 421 Amazon customers.
Next up, Adorama via eBay offers the Curved 48-inch 4K 120CMR Smart LED UHDTV (UN48JU6700) for $629 shipped. That’s a savings of $770 off the list price, $196 less than Amazon and the lowest current offer available.
Features include a 120CMR (60Hz native) refresh rate, LED backlighting, Smart functionality and four HDMI inputs. The curved display “draws you into the action” and allows for an “increased” depth of field. Rated 4.5/5 stars by nearly 500 Amazon reviewers.
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Whenever you browse the web, someone is always watching –just ask Edward Snowden. Private Internet Access VPN stops this by masking your online identity, and 9to5Toys Specials has 2-year subscriptions for $60. From government agencies to Wi-Fi snoopers, there are many reasons to defend your privacy. Private Internet Access routes your browsing traffic through masking…
We love these new Solar battery packs that have been coming out over the past months but this might be the best one yet. Amazon’s Poweradd Direct offers the Apollo2 10,000mAh Solar battery with dual 2.1A USB Charging ports and light and well as handle clip on handle for $11.99 shipped. That’s an incredible deal for a battery alone but the solar panel adds a small charge while it sits out in the sun. The light and the hook are beneficial as is the piece of mind that comes with a 2 year warranty.
eCase via Amazon offers the KMASHI 15000mAh Power Bank for $16.99, but when you use the code 5MMDPK5C the price drops to $12.50 Prime shipped. That’s $4.49 off the regular sale price and the lowest we can currently find. It has 4 status LEDs that keep you notified of the remaining charge and “Super-fast charge output” through the dual USB ports. Rated 4.2/5 stars from over 5,700 Amazon shoppers.
Update (4/12 5:00pm): This promo now works with Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard. Use the method below to get it for as low as $127.20 (Reg. $149).
AT&T is extending a 20% discount to orders that include 3 accessories (cases, chargers, screen protectors, more). Even if you aren’t in the market to buy a bunch of accessories, you can leverage this offer to score rare savings on some of Apple’s latest gear.
For example, the iPad Pro Smart Keyboard drops to $143.20 shipped when you include two $5 screen protectors in your order. That’s more than $25 off the retail price of just the keyboard. Using the same strategy will get you Apple Pencil for $87.20 shipped (Reg. $99) and big savings on other expensive gadgets like Fitbit activity trackers. Note: You do not need to be an AT&T subscriber to purchase accessories from the mobile carrier’s online store. Savings will be automatically applied to qualifying orders during checkout. To browse the entire sale, click here.
While you’re at AT&T, you might as well pick up an OtterBox Defender Series NFL Team iPhone 6 Case while they’re on sale for just $10.
Now through the end of June, Walmart is knocking $100 off Apple’s just-released 4-inch iPhone SE. The discount comes in the form of a bill credit for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint subscribers. However, anyone on T-Mobile won’t be able to take advantage of this promotion. iPhone SE typically sells for $399 off-contract, so the bill credit is effectively a 25% discount. Don’t be fooled by its small form factor. iPhone SE can keep up with iPhone 6s in many ways, including camera quality and overall speed. More first impressions can be found below.
Walmart is extending the same offer to iPhone 6/plus, 6s/Plus and upping the discount to $150 on Galaxy S6/7. All deals are only available in-store.
Believe it or not, Walmart isn’t the first retailer to discount Apple’s latest smartphone. T-Mobile is currently running a buy one, get one half off promo and Best Buy is handing out free $50 gift cards.
Update: VerizonWireless (use those points!) now offers the UE Boom2 in a variety of colors for $149.99 shipped.
Amazon offers the UE BOOM 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in all colors for $149.99 shipped. Also available at Crutchfield. That’s good for a 25% savings off the list/regular going rate and the best price we can find by $50 from trusted retailers.
The BOOM 2 is the latest Bluetooth speaker from UE. It features 360-degree sound, a portable waterproof design with IPX7-certification and 100-foot wireless range. The built-in battery is rated for 15 hours of playback at a time. You can tap the speaker to play, pause or skip songs and use the companion app for additional control. Two speakers can also be paired together to create a stereo setup. We positively reviewed the BOOM 2 when it was released. Amazon customers largely agree, with over 261 reviewers leaving a collective 4.5/5 star rating.
Prefer a smaller setup? UE’s ROLL 360 is available in all colors for $69.99 Prime shipped.
Google Play is back at it again with a couple of free MP3 albums this morning. First up, you can snatch a download of Black Sabbath’s Paranoid for free. This album regularly goes for $9 as a digital download at Amazon. Released in 1970, Paranoid has gone Platinum four times over and peaked at the top of the Billboard 200.
From now until Monday at Twelve South, you can save $10 off the HiRise Apple Watch Dock and bring it home for only $39.99 shipped. Just remember to enter the code TIMETOCHARGE at checkout to see your total drop. That’s $10 off the regular price and a few dollars less than our previous mention.
This brushed metal stand can charge your Apple Watch in portrait or Nightstand mode and the “weighted base prevents it from being accidentally knocked over”. Rated 4.4/5 stars from over 90 Amazon shoppers and reviewed in detail at 9to5Mac.
After Bloomberg Businessweek magazine dropped down to just $19.99 for a three year subscription yesterday, we now have another very notable mid-week magazine deal:
DiscountMags is offering a 1 year subscription to both Wired and Popular Science for just $7.99 shipped using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. These deal is also available for those looking to renew an existing Wired or Popular Science subscription.
Update: April 1st? That’s today!! Don’t forget to pick up your free glazed doughnut TODAY!!
Krispy Kreme is offering a free glazed doughnut to celebrate the “bountiful” doughnut harvest this year. Just stop in on April 1st to a participating Krispy Kreme to claim your free classic glazed doughnut. If your local Krispy Kreme is NOT a participating location it will be on this list.
BTW, This is not an April Fools prank by the company (we checked). This is a legit promotion being offered on April 1st, 2016.
BLU pretty much blew us away in December when it announced pre-orders of the Life One X. At $99, it was the first ever Android phone with a full HD screen and solid metal frame to cost under $1oo. Once pre-orders ended, it was back up to its recommended retail price of $149, which is still a good deal. But, for today only, the phone has dropped back down to its pre-order price point, and is once again available in black and white for just $99 on Amazon.
T-Mobile today announced a new buy one, get one half off iPhone deal that will accompany the launch of the iPhone SE tomorrow.
ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.5% feedback rating from 25,693 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s latest 21-inch iMac with Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (model MK452LL/A) for $1,299.99 shipped. As a price comparison, it retails for $1,499 and most authorized dealers currently have it priced at $1,399. Today’s deal is one of the only significant price drops we’ve seen for this model.
Features include a 4096-by-2304 resolution, four USB 3.0 ports, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, SDXC card slot, Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. It ships with Apple’s recently-released Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2.
Amazon offers the Dr. Seuss: Hats Off to Dr. Seuss Collection’s Edition on Blu-ray for $23.99 or DVD for $15.49 Prime shipped. By comparison, this five-disc collection has a list price of $60 and still goes for at least $40 at retailers like Best Buy. Although it recently dipped for $1 less, today’s deal is the best price that we’ve seen outside of that drop in quite some time. This bundle includes a number of popular animated films like Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who!, Green Eggs and Ham and more. It comes with four interactive puzzles, a book and extra video content. Rated 4.7/5 stars.
Next up, we’ve found a few different pre-order deals on upcoming releases. First at Target, you can grab a $5 gift card when you reserve a copy of Zootopia (from $19.99) or Batman v. Superman: Dawn of the Justice (from $17.95). Additionally, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is available as a digital HD pre-order from Amazon for $17.99, which is $2 less than iTunes’ current offering. Be sure to check out our round up of pre-order options ahead of its release on Friday.
Before you head on to the rest of today’s deals, swing over to Best Buy for a large $5 sale on Blu-ray movies. Notable titles include Space Jam (re-mastered), The Blind Side, TMNT and more.
The SNES30 exactly matches the design of Nintendo’s classic controller, but it works with PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and even your Wii. You can get the SNES30 Bluetooth Game Controller + Smartphone Holder now for $35 shipped via 9to5Toys Specials. Quite apart from inducing nostalgia in veteran gamers, this controller feels great in the hand.…
Vantrue (99% positive in the last 12 months from 1,108 ratings) via Amazon has the Vantrue R2 Dash Cam 2K Ultra HD 2.7-Inch LCD Dashboard Camera DVR Recorder w/ Parking Sensor (32GB microSD card included) for $154.99, but code 9IJGN585 will drop your total down to $99.99 shipped. That’s $60 under the orignal listing, the best price we can find and the lowest we have tracked. Rated 4/5 stars from nearly 140 Amazon customers.
This model features Parking Mode which is “triggered by the motion detection sensor…the camera will auto record when people or things come closer to your car from 10M / 33FT away or in front..” More features below:
Update (4/7 3:38pm): While the below deal is dead, BuyDig is now offering them for the same price directly on its site.
BuyDig’s official eBay Store is offering the Klipsch X4i In-Ear Headphones with iPod/iPhone Controls Silver/Black (1015882) for $59.99 shipped. That’s $90 under the orignal price, $19 under Amazon, and the best price we can find by $10. Some retailers including Best Buy are still charging as much as $130. Rated 3.7/5 stars from over 50 Amazon customers.
Amazon is currently taking 20% off several Samsung SmartThings devices. If you’re just getting into home automation, you’ll want to start with the 2nd generation SmartThings Hub for $79 with free shipping. It typically sells for $99 and has never been priced lower. This gadget acts as your home’s brain, allowing you to control and monitor a range of SmartThings sensors and outlets, plus compatible devices from other brands including D-Link, Philips, Kwikset, ecobee and Cree. More than 500 Amazon reviewers rate it 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Amazon is currently discounting a variety of SanDisk mobile storage solutions including USB flash drives and SD memory cards. Free shipping is available for Prime members and on orders of at least $49. Our favorite deal from the lot is the SanDisk Ultra 64GB microSDXC card with adapter for $17.99. As a price comparison, it typically sells for $23-$25 and was most recently priced at $20. Today’s deal is a match for the lowest we’ve seen. Use it to put 64GB of speedy storage in your Android smartphone/tablet, GoPro action camera or even your MacBook (using this ingenious adapter). Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 6,000 Amazon reviewers.
If you’re planning on picking up an iPhone SE or an iPad Pro 9.7-inch, here’s a look at Best Buy’s launch promos. Deals include a $50 gift card with the iPhone SE, $300 off the LTE iPad Pro on Verizon, or $350 off both devices with activation on Verizon, as well as the usual trade-in offers. Here’s the rundown:
BuyDig’s Official eBay Store offers the Samsung (UN50JU7100) 50-inch 4K 3D 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV for $749 shipped. Today’s deal is $651 off the original MSRP, down $548 from Amazon and the lowest price that we’ve tracked on this model.
Amazon offers Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Special Edition #1 from DC Comics as a free Kindle eBook download. Also available at iTunes, Google Play and ComiXology. For a price comparison, you’ll typically find similar versions of this comic for around $5.
Mercury Magazines is offering a Maxim Magazine 1-Year Digital Subscription (10 issues) for free when you provide a work email. That’s a $10+ value. Maxim “caters to the modern man with content that promises to seduce, entertain and continuously surprise readers.”
Also, Mercury Magazines offers a Good Housekeeping 2-Year Print Subscription (24 issues) for free when you fill out a short form. That’s a $13+ value. Good Housekeeping features articles about women’s interests, product testing by The Good Housekeeping Institute, recipes, diet, health as well as literary articles.
One standout option is the Dirt Devil Ultra Corded Bagged Handheld Vacuum (M08230RED) for $24.99. That’s as much 50% below some listings, matching the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best price we can find from a trusted retailer by about $5+. It features a 4-amp motor with two speed settings, a built-in stretch hose and crevice tool, 10-foot power cord and a cord storage strap. Rated 4+ stars from over 530 Amazon customers.
